Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm738.1%
Bbm738.1%
Ebm738.1%
Cm625.4%
G7alt25.4%
Ab7b1325.4%
Dbm725.4%
G7b925.4%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm6 -> G7altSetup (Major Key)2
G7alt -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)2
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
Bbm7 -> F7b13Setup (Major Key)1
F7b13 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
Bb7b13 -> Ebm7Resolution (Minor)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7b13Setup (Major Key)1
Ab7b13 -> Dbm7Resolution (Minor)1
G7b9 -> Cm6Resolution (Minor)1
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)1
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Gm7b5 -> C7b9Setup (Minor Key)1
C7b9 -> Fm6Resolution (Minor)1
F7b9 -> Bbm7Resolution (Minor)1
Bbm7 -> Eb7b9Setup (Major Key)1
Bbm7b5 -> Eb7b13Setup (Minor Key)1
Eb7b13 -> Abm7Resolution (Minor)1
Dm7b5 -> G7b9Setup (Minor Key)1

  • Utilizes sequential minor ii-V-i progressions, frequently modulating through descending minor key centers.
  • Prevalent altered dominant 7th chords (e.g., G7alt, F7b13, Ab7b13) introduce rich chromatic tension and color.
  • Employs a descending chromatic dominant chain (E7, Eb7, D7) as a sophisticated turnaround mechanism.
  • The C minor (iii of Ab) area functions as a recurring tonal center, often established or returned to.

Improvisation Focus: Altered scale application over dominant 7th chords.

Difficulty Rating: 4 (Advanced Intermediate) - Demands proficient application of altered scales and swift adaptation to sequential minor key changes.